Dandenong Foothills Policy Area
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2016 than any other occupation.
Dandenong Foothills Policy Area's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Dandenong Foothills Policy Area's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Dandenong Foothills Policy Area - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Bayswater % | Number | % | Bayswater % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,776 | 12.1 | 9.4 | 1,717 | 11.4 | 9.3 | +58 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,790 | 19.0 | 19.3 | 2,626 | 17.4 | 16.7 | +163 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 2,579 | 17.6 | 17.4 | 2,748 | 18.2 | 19.1 | -168 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,588 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 1,495 | 9.9 | 10.1 | +93 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 2,281 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 2,547 | 16.9 | 15.5 | -266 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,410 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 1,462 | 9.7 | 9.3 | -52 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 814 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 971 | 6.4 | 7.5 | -157 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,208 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 1,271 | 8.4 | 10.8 | -63 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 197 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 267 | 1.8 | 1.8 | -70 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 14,647 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,108 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -460 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,790 people or 19.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,579 people or 17.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,281 people or 15.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,650 people in total or 52.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Bayswater employed 19.3% in Professionals; 17.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Dandenong Foothills Policy Area and Bayswater were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.1% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.3% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.6% compared to 6.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.8% compared to 11.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area decreased by 461 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-266 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-168 persons)
- Professionals (+163 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-157 persons)